Apparatus, system and method for a hybrid optical code scanner
a hybrid optical code scanner and scanner technology, applied in the field of hybrid optical code scanners, can solve the problems of time-consuming, inconvenient, and large items, and achieve the effects of reducing the number of items
Inactive Publication Date: 2013-01-29
NCR VOYIX CORP
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This solution enhances scanning efficiency by allowing continuous operation of the handheld scanner when docked, reducing operator movement and increasing functionality, enabling faster and more efficient processing of purchases, especially for non-presentable items.
Problems solved by technology
Some items are too large or heavy or inconvenient (non-presentable items) to be physically presented to the fixed optical code scanner for identification.
This process has several limitations.
It is time consuming since the operator must move from the operator side of the POS terminal to the customer side in order to gain access to the item.
In addition, since the handheld optical code scanner is mainly used to scan non-presentable items, it has limited functionally and a low duty cycle.
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[0027]In the following description, numerous details are set forth to provide an understanding of the claimed invention. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the claimed invention may be practiced without these details and that numerous variations or modifications from the described embodiments are possible.
[0028]The claimed invention is described in combination with a POS terminal. However, other embodiments are envisioned where the invention is a stand-alone hybrid optical code scanner or combined with other devices that require reading optical codes. As used herein, optical codes include optical machine-readable representations of data and optical human-readable symbols. Optical codes include but are not limited to symbols, text and bar codes. Furthermore, bar codes include but are not limited to one-dimensional and two-dimensional bar codes.
[0029]Referring now to FIG. 1, there is provided a high-level drawing illustrating an exemplar embodiment of a hy...
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An apparatus, system and method are presented for scanning items presented to an assisted hybrid optical code scanner where the scanner includes a handheld imaging scanner located on the customer side of the hybrid scanner. When docked with the hybrid scanner, the handheld imaging scanner is used with a fixed laser scanner to read optical codes. When undocked, the handheld imaging scanner is used to scan items not easily presentable to the hybrid scanner.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to a hybrid optical code scanner. More particularly, but not exclusively, the invention relates to an apparatus, system, and method for scanning one or more items with a hybrid optical code scanner that includes a handheld imaging scanner located on the customer facing side of the hybrid optical code scanner.BACKGROUND[0002]Any discussion of the prior art throughout the specification should in no way be considered as an admission that such prior art is widely known or forms part of common general knowledge in the field.[0003]Point of sale (POS) terminals are commonly used throughout the retail industry to process purchase transactions. A POS terminal typically includes a personal computer (PC) core and chassis, one or more displays, a fixed optical code scanner and weigh scale, a cash drawer, a magnetic stripe reader (MSR), keyboard and a printer. An assisted POS terminal has an operator that is trained to use the P...
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IPC IPC(8): G06K7/10G06K9/22A63F9/02
CPCG06K7/10G07G1/0045G07G1/0081
Inventor COLLINS, DONALD A.MORRISON
Owner NCR VOYIX CORP